Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that application fees are being waived for all New York State civil service exams through the end of 2025.
The removal of fees for all state exams was one of several actions included in the fiscal year 2024 budget designed to modernize New York”™s public workforce. Additional actions include offering civil service exams on an ongoing basis at 12 state-operated testing centers to be established across the state and expanding the state’s existing 55-B hiring program to increase job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
“As our state continues to grapple with an affordability crisis, civil service exam fees place yet another burden on New Yorkers ”“ particularly the passionate New Yorkers seeking meaningful careers in state service,” said Hochul. “By waiving these fees, my administration is standing by its commitment to modernizing New York”™s workforce and lowering barriers to ensure that our civil servants reflect the rich diversity of our state.”
